Chapter 299 The Unprecedented Discussion

When I was waiting while looking at the situation of the card game being played at a distance, a man, whos different from the employee who was running in panic, came this way. Hes a middle-aged man with gray hair and with muscular body. He even wears an eyepatch, so he doesnt look like an employee of the casino.

Im sorry to have kept you waiting.

Yeah, you sure made me wait. The two behind me are my subordinates. One of them is bringing a sword, but thats not a problem since they are my bodyguards, right?

Yes, its fine, of course. Ill guide you, please come this way.

Apparently, this man seems to be a high-ranking person. Although there was a pause, he gave permission to bring a weapon at his own discretion.

The man led us to the casinos office room, and then to a room further in. Its something like a drawing room, I guess? Its so tasteless that it makes me remember the Ash Rope mansion that I and Haru raided in the past.

Im going to call Sango-sama now. Please wait here.

Are you gonna make me wait again? I see that Sango-han has become a great person, aint he?

Today, Alezel is not in the entertaining mode since her purpose is to pick a fight and make them reveal their faults. Her attitude is the complete opposite of the one she showed to Zeta. Coupled with the Damaya dialect, shes completely become an unpleasant person. Still, her murderous intent is suppressed, showing that shes good at negotiations.

Ill bring him here as soon as possible.

Yeah, do so~. Youre old enough to know better, so I hope for a good result~

Yes, please excuse me.

Having endured Alezels insult, the man left the room.

Is he really an employee of this casino? Although it wasnt a harsh insult, he was able to hold his own against Alezel.

Thats right. His movements were like hes used to fighting, so I dont think hes a merchant.

Hmm, hes Sango-hans newly hired bodyguard, I guess? Sango-han is ambitious, but hes also a coward. He probably sent that man to check on us. Are they angry? Can we win against them if we fight? something like that.

Sending someone to check on the Great Eight Demons. Is this some kind of a black company?

I would cry if I were in his position.

Still, this room is really tasteless~. Whats with that Sangos golden statue? Thats a waste of money!

Oh, is that so? I thought that you have the same taste, Alezel.

Hell no! Its still better if its a golden statue of a beautiful girl like me, but is there someone who would be happy to see the statue of a plump old man like that!? Hes got the supply and demand all wrong! Its the perfect combination of self-satisfaction, ego, and uselessness!

You are amazing enough to call yourself a beautiful girl. Well, its true that there may be demand for Alezels appearance. Wait, its more convenient because the statue doesnt speak, I guess?

Click.

It was the sound of a door being opened in a very modest and apologetic manner. Of course, we were aware of the presence behind the door even before it was opened. We were talking about such rude things while knowing about it. Then, we stopped our conversation while pretending to be unaware of it.

W-Well~, Im sorry to have kept you waiting! President Alezel, you are so mean~. If you told me in advance that you would come, I would have made the necessary preparations.

The plump man hit his head with a closed folding fan in his hand and entered the room. Im sure hes Sango Golba, the merchant in charge of the casino, given that he looks just like that gold statue. In contrast to the imposing man from earlier, this man, whos supposed to be the head of the casino, seems to have already reached the peak of his nervousness.

Hm? Is there an idiot who would take the trouble to make an appointment for an unannounced inspection? I aint here to make small talk today.

U-Unannounced inspection?

Sango-han, Ive been hearing bad rumors about this place lately. Should I tell you the details?

N-No way! I dont know anything about those rumors! I-Its a misunderstanding!

Imma see if its a misunderstanding or not. What if Sango-han, who belongs to the World Commerce Union, does something thats gonna bring a disadvantage to Damaya? It would be a disgrace to the name of this thriving city of Damaya. Of course, you understand that this would be an act of betrayal against me and all the merchants who believe in the God of Damaya, right?

The biggest pressure of the day. Alezel is an elf whos beautiful in appearance only, but shes giving off an intimidating air thats suitable for the Great Eight Demons.

A ah

Still, maybe this is a little overkill. Sango-han is trembling to the point that he cant breathe properly. Any more than this and hell be foaming at the mouth. Alezel, far from losing his composure, hes on the verge of fainting, you know?

Alezel-sama, please keep your playfulness in moderation its a little too much for Sango-sama.

When I was wondering whether to stop her, the middle-aged man from earlier moved quickly to keep Alezel in check. Its like a savior who rescues a weak girl from a villain. . But in fact, the casting was mistaken that its the scene of a muscular man rescuing a plump man whos being threatened by an elf girl, so theres no romance or shit.

So, what are you going to do, Alezel? Youve harassed him enough, and I think its time to stop your intimidation. While thinking so, I waited for Alezels reaction to this mans appearance.

Thats right! I cant believe I acted immaturely. My~, Im sorry for being mean, Sango-han! Its not good to doubt friends among those who belong to the same World Commerce Union! Im sorry, ahahahaha!

Apparently, Alezel was also thinking the same. She erased her murderous intent and laughed pleasantly at Sango-han.

H-Haha. Well, I was about to wet myself for real, but haha. Yes, peace is the best.

Thats right, love and peace is the best! Now, lets say it together Love and Peace!

L-Love and Peace, haha.

He was trying hard to smile, but his heart wasnt smiling at all.

As Sango-han said, I came abruptly today~. Imma come back again another time.

Eh, y-you will come again!?

Of course. To prove your innocence, I need to check it with my own eyes! Well, if youre innocent, we, the Quitet Trading Company, will fully back you up.

T-Thats very kind of you.

By changing the day, he must have regained his composure a little. Now that he knows that Alezel will come another day, he just needs to hide the evidence and refrain from doing anything illegal. But well, theres no way Alezel would allow that.

Ah, thats right. Itll be bad if some bad people attack Sango-han. Until then, we Quitet will keep a close watch on this casino from the outside. That way, we can protect Sango-han. Dont worry, we will erase any suspicious person before they can do anything. We wont let them get away until they confess

!? H-Hahaha. How reliable.

To sum up Alezels words, Wherever you go, I wont let you escape. Dont think you can hide your shady associates and evidence. Everyone involved is going to pay., something like that. I translated that pretty well, right?

Sango-han, I think you also need to hire people to protect yourself. See you later.